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Whether you donate money or time, giving back is beneficial—and not just for the recipients. Research has shown that the old adage “it’s better to give than to receive” is true after all.

Your monetary support provides personal satisfaction in addition to funding scholarships for 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, rewarding our distinguished faculty, enriching many of our academic programs and enhancing the experience of all our 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网.

To us, the gift is about helping 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 survive and prosper so it can contribute to the educational opportunities of Detroiters, a lot of whom are underserved or do not have the resources to receive an education like we received.
 — Ed ’63 and Mary Jo ’62 Eick

Further Catholic Education

Leadership support remains vital to our ability to provide our 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 with a quality, student-centered education in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, thus helping shape future graduates who will go on to lead and serve in their professions and communities.

Honor Someone

You can support 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 and celebrate a significant occasion, remember a loved one, or recognize someone special by designating your gift to a number of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 funds, programs or projects. 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网's tribute giving program is a great opportunity to honor faculty members, classmates, parents or friends—anyone who has inspired, challenged, or touched your life.

I truly believe University of Detroit made of that talent, I believe we are all me who I am today.
— Sue Dion Wales ’72

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Tax Benefits

A gift to 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 may entitle you to a charitable contribution deduction against your income tax if you itemize deductions.

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  • The President鈥檚 Cabinet

    More than 40 years ago The President’s Cabinet was founded to recognize annual supporters at various levels whose outstanding generosity and loyalty reflect a strong commitment to University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网. 

    The support of these donors provides scholarships for 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, rewards distinguished faculty, enriches many of our academic programs and enhances the experience of all our 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网.

    Leadership support from President’s Cabinet members remains vital to our ability to provide our 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 with a quality, student-centered education in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions thus helping to shape future graduates who will go on to lead and serve in their professions and communities.

    Annual membership in The President’s Cabinet is based on the cumulative total of all gifts of cash, pledge payments, gifts of securities and gifts-in-kind with an appraised value received during the University’s fiscal year (July 1- June 30).  Commitments of corporate matching gifts will also be counted toward individual membership.

    The President’s Cabinet Membership Levels

    • Vanguard Member $10,000+
    • Partner Member $5,000-$9,999
    • Sustaining Member $2,500-$4,999
    • 1877 Member $1,877-$2,499
    • Annual Member $1,000-$1,876

    The President’s Cabinet Membership Benefits

    • Recognition in all appropriate donor recognition publications
    • Invitations to selected events and University activities
    • Personalized acknowledgement of your gifts to the University
    • Special communications from the President
    Call us at 313-993-1582.
  • The Ignatian Circle

    The Ignatian Circle recognizes the loyalty and on-going support of those individuals who have made a significant investment with cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more to the University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网.

    • 1877 Society ($1,000,000+)
    • Chairman’s Club ($500,000-$999,999)
    • Spiritus ($250,000 - $499,999)
    • McAuley Benefactor ($100,000-$249,999)
    • Patron ($50,000-$99,999)
    • Insignis ($25,000-$49,999)
    Call 313-993-1250.
  • The Heritage Society

    In recognition and appreciation of those who generously support the Jesuit and Mercy tradition of educational excellence at University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 through their estate plans. Call 313-993-1250.

  • Dean's Circle - School of Dentistry

    Contact the Dean's Office at 313-494-6621.

  • CAL Club - Titan Athletics

    Contact Athletics at 313-993-1700.